FAQs
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Bradford on Avon Paddock: £10 for 1-2 dogs, £12 for 3-4 dogs, £14 for 5-6 dogs.
Bathampton Paddock: £12 for 1-2 dogs, £15 for 3-4 dogs, £18 for 4-6 dogs.
All sessions are 50 minutes long.
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No - bookings are exclusive to yourself; you have sole use of the field for the 50 minute session
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8am-5pm. Please note our opening hours change throughout the year depending on daylight hours
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The gate code will be emailed to you 2 hours before your appointment. The gate code will be changed frequently.
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The fences are 6ft tall with 10cm x 5cm holes
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Discounted package sessions must be booked through your ‘Order Receipt’ email. Click the ‘Schedule’ hyperlink in your email and you will be taken directly to our calendar.
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There is no restriction on number of people however at our Bathampton Paddock only 1 vehicle is allowed on site per booking
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Sessions are 50 minutes long and this includes the time it takes you to load your dog(s) back into the car. You need to be ready to leave the car park at the end of your allotted time
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Our Bathampton paddock is approximately 3 acres.
Our Bradford on Avon paddock is approximately 2 acres.
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A maximum of 6 dogs are allowed per booking
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Yes you can cancel and get a refund as long as you cancel over 24 hours before your session is due to begin. (You will still be charged a small booking fee)
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You are able to reschedule up to 24 hours before your appointment
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We currently do not have a water supply to our Bradford on Avon paddock but we hope to have this soon. For now, we ask you to please bring your own water for your dog(s).
There is a water supply in our Bathampton paddock.
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Our Bradford on Avon paddock is a flat field. Our Bathampton paddock is on sloping, uneven ground. If you are not comfortable walking on hilly, uneven ground this paddock may not be for you
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Yes we welcome professional dog walkers but please message us first before booking. We also ask that all dogs are fully vaccinated
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No, there are no floodlights - we are only open during daylight hours
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No, there are no toilet facilities available
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Poo bags are supplied by Walkies with dispensers located around the paddock, a bin will be provided on the paddock entrance. There is CCTV surveillance in the field so anyone found not picking up after their dog will be banned from future use
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Payments are to be made by card via the online booking system
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Yes, but only if the dogs are known to each other. We do not encourage sessions with other dogs that are strangers to each other. Also please note in our Bathampton paddock there is a maximum of 1 vehicle allowed on site per booking so you would have to come in the same vehicle or one person walk to the site.
Our Bradford on Avon paddock is perfect for meeting friends as there is no limit on number of vehicles per booking.
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We accept bookings up to 8 weeks in advance
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If your dog doesn’t enjoy being out in the rain/snow then we would suggest that you check the weather forecast the day before your visit. You will avoid being charged for your booking if you re-schedule with more than 24 hours before your appointment time. We will always contact you prior to your visit if we have to cancel your appointment. It is always wise to check your emails before you leave home if we have had bad weather
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No, we operate a strict no smoking, no vaping policy
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Yes - there is a 10 minute gap between bookings, this to ensure that customers can enter/exit the field safely without having any other customers around. Your dog may be well socialised and friendly but others may not be (please be mindful of this). Our aim is to ensure that you and your dogs have a stress free visit to the field
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Unfortunately due to the steep, uneven ground in our Bathampton paddock, it is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Our Bradford on Avon paddock is wheelchair accessible, dependant on the weather.
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We ask that all dogs are regularly treated for flea, tick and worms and be fully vaccinated before using the paddock.
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If you have any issues please contact us on Facebook Messenger or call: 07531735021
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There is a shelter that will provide sun and rain protection in our Bathampton paddock.
We do not yet have a shelter in our Bradford on Avon paddock.
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No, there will be no farm animals in the field/in neighbouring fields however there is a chance that you will see wildlife such as deer, rabbits, pheasants etc. around the field. If your dog has a strong prey drive and can jump higher than 2 metres then the field may not be secure for you. You are responsible for any damage your dog may cause if it escapes
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See our ‘Find Us’ page on our website for a map and address.
Our Bathampton paddock is accessed via the bridleway that runs up the hill to the left of the Scout Hut, and is the first field on your right.
Our Bradford on Avon paddock is accessed off of the B3109, the entrance to the field is in 250ft, on the left.
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At our Bathampton paddock there is a secure car parking area with a maximum of 1 car per booking. Once you have locked the main gate, you can safely let your dog out of the car on lead and make your way to the pedestrian entrance of the paddock, once inside the paddock and pedestrian gate is closed, you can release your dog.
At our Bradford on Avon paddock, once you have closed the main gate and parked your vehicle in the car parking area you can release your dog(s).
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Yes. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Children are the responsibility of their parents/carers; our contents and equipment have not been safety checked for children, therefore Walkies Paddock are not liable for any accident
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No, under no circumstances can dogs be left unsupervised in the Paddock. You must always stay with your dog
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If the previous dog owner overruns their time slot, please adhere to your exit time and report to us afterwards
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No. You will need to allow a minimum of 48 hours after the point where your dog’s stools are solid again before we reschedule your appointment. You can reschedule your appointment with 24 hours notice, if it is less than this then please contact Walkies Paddock so we can reschedule on your behalf
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No. We do not provide any balls or toys but you are more than welcome to bring your own as long as they are taken home with you and any debris is removed